How to pronounce depositing
Say it like duh-POZ-ih-ting. Depositing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ).
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- duh
- POZ
- ih
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Depositing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- POZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of depositing
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: duh-POZ-ih-ting.
What does depositing mean?
Questions about saying depositing
How do you pronounce depositing?
Say duh-POZ-ih-ting. The American pronunciation is /dəˈpɑzɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /dəˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in depositing?
Depositing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (POZ). Broken into parts: duh · POZ · ih · ting.
Is depositing pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dəˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/ (duh-POZ-ih-ting).